Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6H

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6H in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "souvenir", "theme park", "hire", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
holiday [noun]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks .
activity [noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Playing board games with family is an entertaining activity for the weekends .
souvenir [noun]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: They purchased miniature Eiffel Tower replicas as souvenirs for their coworkers after their trip to France .
bike [noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: They went on a bike trip through the countryside last weekend .

a building where works of art are displayed for the public to enjoy

Ex: The art gallery hosts regular events , including workshops and lectures , to engage the community in creative discussions .
tower [noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The tower was built to support a large clock .

a journey or trip taken by boat for pleasure or transportation purposes

Ex: They planned a boat trip to explore the nearby islands .
museum [noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations .
castle [noun]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

Ex: During the summer vacation , the family visited several castles across Europe , each with its unique history .

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

Ex: Tourists flock to the cathedral to admire its historical significance and breathtaking design .

a large park, with machines and games that are all related to a single concept, designed for public entertainment

Ex: The theme park has a section dedicated to water rides .

a large park with swimming pools, water slides, etc. that people go to swim and have fun

Ex: The children were excited to try all the slides at the water park .
swimming [noun]

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

Ex: Swimming helps to improve our cardiovascular fitness .
cycling [noun]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country .
surfing [noun]

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

Ex: She took up surfing as a teenager and has been passionate about the sport ever since .
kayak [noun]

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

Ex: Kayaks are often used for recreational activities such as whitewater rafting and sea kayaking .
abseil [noun]

a sport that involves descending a vertical surface, such as a rock face or a building, using a rope and specialized equipment

Ex: The abseil required precise technique to control the descent .

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

Ex: The park has trails specifically designed for mountain biking .
walk [noun]

a short journey we take on foot

Ex: I decided to go on a walk to enjoy the sunny weather .
bike [noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: They went on a bike trip through the countryside last weekend .
car [noun]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

Ex: She forgot to lock her car before going into the store .

a game played on a table by two or four players who bounce a small ball on the table over a net using special rackets

Ex: My sister is the best table tennis player in our family .
beach [noun]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: The beach is a great place to relax and unwind during vacation .

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

Ex: Volleyball is an exciting sport where teams try to score points by hitting the ball over the net .
card [noun]

any of the 52 stiff rectangular pieces of paper that are each characterized by their signs and numbers or pictures on one side, used in playing different card games

Ex:

any game that is consisted of a board with movable objects on it

Ex: I bought a new board game for our game night this weekend .

to buy things from stores

Ex: They decided to go shopping for furniture to decorate their new home .
to visit [verb]

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

Ex: She 's planning to visit her pen pal in France next year .
to hire [verb]

to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily

Ex: She plans to hire a boat for the day to enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the lake .
to ride [verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .
to play [verb]

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Ex: Have you ever played against Sarah ?
to lie [verb]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

Ex: As the sun set , the hikers found a comfortable spot to lie on the grass and enjoy the view .

to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

Ex: The couple enjoys exploring new cuisines and frequently chooses to eat out .